Wilderness

Wilderness Travel New Zealand

Wilderness travel New Zealand showcases the vast, untouched natural landscapes this country is famous for.

New Zealand is home to 13 national parks which encompass more than 30,000 square kilometres of diverse natural scenery. Encounter fiords, glaciers, volcanoes, mountains, braided rivers, rainforest, and lakes. The vast natural landscape invites visitors to explore by foot, boat, or air.

New Zealand is also home to some of the darkest skies in the world. Here, the heavens appear closer to earth. See constellations, shooting stars, unique celestial features, and otherworldly landscapes.

Our 10 Day South Island Wilderness Itinerary offers an intimate experience of the natural landscapes that make New Zealand unique. Immerse yourself in wilderness splendor with wilderness lodge stays, helicopter adventures, and a luxury overnight cruise on Milford Sound.

Destinations in our Wilderness New Zealand itinerary include:

• Fiordland National Park
• Mount Aspiring National Park
• Milford Sound
• Queenstown
• Glenorchy
• Wanaka
• Lindis Pass

In these beautiful places, you will find some of the most pristine untouched wilderness in New Zealand. Discover the South Island at its most powerful, where mountains and rivers dominate the landscape.

South Island Wilderness Retreats

To create an unforgettable wilderness experience, we have partnered with exquisite luxury retreats around the South Island.

Minaret Station is accessed only by helicopter. Set in an alpine valley high in the Southern Alps, this very special wilderness retreat offers access to a wide range of isolated wilderness gems.

Salt + Earth sits near the shores of Lake Te Anau, surrounded by the peaks of Fiordland. The owner of this intimate luxury lodge invites you to share in the life of a Kiwi outdoorsman, with experiences ranging from helicopter tours to hunting and fishing.

A luxury Milford Sound overnight cruise aboard the Fiordland Jewel offers the chance to see this Fiordland icon at its most beguiling. View the sunset and sunrise over Milford Sound and soak on the deck-top hot pool as night falls.

Your stay at The Lindis will immerse you in the stillness of nature while indulging in sophistication and luxury.

And finally, Blanket Bay Lodge sits at the gateway to one of the most spectacular regions of the Southern Alps. Hiking opportunities abound, while breathtaking views unfold beyond the windows of the lodge.